Chicken Divan for One

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword casserole for one, chicken broccoli casserole, chicken divan, dinner for one

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings 1 serving

Chicken and broccoli in a creamy cheddar sauce, baked under a buttery panko and cheese topping.

Ingredients

1 cup broccoli florets
1 tablespoon olive oil divided
1 (4–5-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast cut into ¼-inch strips
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup chopped onions
1 garlic clove minced
⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
⅔ cup shredded sharp cheddar divided
3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter

Directions

Heat the oven to 375°F and lightly butter a 5-inch square baking dish. Boil the broccoli for 2 minutes, then drain it.
Heat ½ tablespoon of the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F. Move it to a plate.
Add the rest of the oil and cook the onion for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
Pour in the broth and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the cream and simmer for 1 minute. Take it off the heat and stir in the sour cream and Italian seasoning.
Stir in the chicken, broccoli, and half the cheddar. Spoon it into the baking dish.
Mix the panko, the rest of the cheddar, and the melted butter and sprinkle it over the top. Set the dish on a baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, until golden on top. Let it cool a few minutes before eating.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); skinless chicken breast counted as raw chicken breast, ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, panko breadcrumbs counted as dry bread crumbs. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.